Daily FNArena News - Commodities

In contrast to their technical brethren the fundamental analysts at Barclays Capital remain positive on the outlook for nickel prices.

The outlook for oil prices seems for further gains short-term. ANZ suggests this would make oil even more over-valued.

Still no joy for uranium enthusiasts as sellers continue to dominate the spot U3O8 market.

Could coffee become the surprise kid in the commodities space this year?

A report by Citi’s Alan Heap appears to have brought back speculation the Chinese might be buyers of IMF gold.

Nothing new happened in the spot U3O8 market with few deals forcing the spot price down by another notch.

NAB eonomists believe the medium-term outlook for base metals remains positive.

Both the Commonwealth and National Australia Bank expect oil price gains this year to remain relatively modest.

If gold is a hedge against sovereign risk, why is it so weak right now?

ANZ has updated its views on the oil market for 2010, suggesting while prices may be range bound this month the trend through the year is likely to be one of higher prices.